The family-owned Hótel Lækur is set on an Icelandic horse farm, between the Golden Circle and the south coast. Hella is 10 minutes’ drive away. It offers a sun terrace and a guest lounge.
Keeton
United States
Charming suite and location with view, friendly staff, good restaurant food
Located in Hella, 36 km from Seljalandsfoss, Tindasel Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Helen
Australia
Fabulous find, Tindasel Lodge is a bit out of town, we followed google map directions and did quite a few kms on a gravel road, make sure to follow the instructions from the property and there is only a short gravel section. There is a great walk with amazing views of some waterfalls and the volcano just from the carpark. The manager and staff were fantastic, communication from the property was very helpful, dinner menu only small number of choices, continental breakfast was great. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
This modern hotel is located along the Golden Circle in the south-western town of Hella. It offers free WiFi, a buffet restaurant and bar.
Vanessa
United Kingdom
Bistro was welcoming and friendly with a nice causal vibe.
Food was good value (for Iceland!).
Buffet breakfast was good with a few hot things like bacon, scrambled egg and beans, although I prefer a continental breakfast with ham/cheese/boiled egg etc.
I didn’t use the hot tubs/sauna so can’t comment.
Rooms were modern and compact - peaceful environment
Located on Iceland’s Ring Road in the village of Hella, this hotel is 35 km from central Selfoss. It provides free Wi-Fi, as well as a restaurant with a bar.
Sue
United Kingdom
The breakfast exceeded our expectations. It was nearly a full English. It is not the smartest of hotels but certainly value for money. Everything is there and the attached restaurant does wholesome food. the rooms are clean and tidy ad the location is convenient for the southern route. Parking is free.
Set 27 km from Hella and 12 km from Laugaland, Landhotel features a garden, bar and free WiFi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
Emilia
Netherlands
Great hotel if you want to see the northern lights. The hotel itself is really nice, the restaurant was fantastic, best food we had in Iceland. The staff was really nice and helpful as well, very accommodating. The call for the northern lights is really great as well. Would definitely stay here on our next trip in Iceland
Leirubakki Hotel is a small and cozy hotel that offers great personalised service and a top location in the South of Icealand, near Hekla, the volcano.
Krzysztof
Poland
Comfortable bed,
Room big enough,
Nice, hot bathtub outside,
Peaceful suroundings
Nice view
Situated in Hella, 34 km from Seljalandsfoss, Kanslarinn Hostel features accommodation with a restaurant and free private parking. Free WiFi and a concierge service are available.
Lukas
Germany
We even got a private bathroom. The breakfast was awesome and the staff friendly!
Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Beindalsholt offers pet-friendly accommodation near Hella. Free private parking is available on site. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax.
Aninda
United Kingdom
The cottage was small but clean. The kitchenet was good for cooking breakfast. The shower was decent. Great value for money. I will definitely recommend. Comfortable parking.
Tindasel Lodge, Hotel Vos and Hótel Lækur have received great reviews from travellers in Hella regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
What guests said about Hella:
8.0
Scored 8.0
Hella a bit sparse.
Hella a bit sparse. No good restaurants that we found and they stop serving at 9pm. Not much to Hella but it was in the countryside and we saw the Northern Lights. Our hotel was well lit so we could find it but they would not turn off the lights to view the Northern Lights better.
Gaynor
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Small central town, great for staying at the igloos, and...
Small central town, great for staying at the igloos, and great for going all round. So nice to go east to Vik for the Katla ice caves, skogafoss and the waterfall hike, and Vik beach and west for kerid crater and blue lagoon and then north for gullfoss and the geysers. The town itself has a small supermarket, nice bakery and okay places to eat. Looks pretty with the mountains to the side.
Victoria
United Kingdom
4.0
Scored 4.0
We were not happy with the accommodation.
We were not happy with the accommodation. The front desk staff were disorganized. We were told a day before check that we would have 2 cabins instead of the 2 rooms we booked in the main hotel. When we arrived we were told we would get 2 cabins. When we checked I across the street, we were told we had one cabin which was a downgrade for us. One adult had to sleep in an upper bunk bed and the cabin was smelly , some windows did not fully close and the main door did not lock. We were quite disappointed in the accommodations. The cabin was not in good shape. We specifically booked 2 rooms to get 2 bathrooms period. Based in all of this, we would like to request a partial refund.
Sheila
Canada
2.0
Scored 2.0
Extremely lousy management, relocated and downgraded to s...
Extremely lousy management, relocated and downgraded to s cabin nearby with no wifi, handwash or toiletries. Reason given- overbook, well not a acceptable reason in 2023! Avoid at any cost, overpriced for bad service
M
MOHANA LETCHUMANAN
Malaysia
10
Scored 10
Beautiful, clean, modern home with spectacular views.
Beautiful, clean, modern home with spectacular views.
Location of home is quiet, on a horse farm, about 30 minutes from the main town of Selfoss. It was a good location to explore the south. We would stay there again!
Mary
United States
2.0
Scored 2.0
Terrible relocation experience due to overbooking.
1.
Terrible relocation experience due to overbooking.
1. Unacceptable reason of overbooking in real time booking system especially we have fully paid.
2. The selection of customers for relocation is not transparent, not logical and also not acceptable, especially we have fully paid in serval months (confirmed and paid on 4 Feb 2023 for the booking on 1-3 Aug)
3. We booked 3 rooms (7 persons) for 2 nights (1-3 Aug). Maybe pre-empting us can release more rooms for others, and maximize the revenue as we might paid less (booked in 6 months in advance)
4. Very short notice ie we received the relocation message at 16:18 on 1 Aug that we were on the way to Legendary Hotel Hella. I strongly believe the overbooking happened at least a month ago but I had only 2 hours notification time
5. 2 receptionists are inexperienced to handle such disaster issue. The manager, the decision maker, was hidden and not face to or talk to the customer directly. 2 Receptionists were not able to explain the situation nor to comport their customers.
6. We were relocated to Bru Country Estate, that required us to drive about 1 hour to there.
7. Hotel Hella booked 3 rooms for us (7 persons) in Bru Country Estate for us but there are only double rooms (no triple room) in Bru Country Estate. It created another problem during the careless relocation booking.
8. We booked a local tour to Highland on 2 Aug. The itinerary was changed and shorted due to longer travel time starting from Selfoss instead of Hella
Perfect, quiet location in the Hellatún countryside. The house was spacious, very clean, and had all amenities, including a washing machine for clothes and a personal hot tub! Linda was extremely accommodating and very pleasant to work with. We stayed there two separate nights on our trip, and we’re looking forward to getting back to Hellatun Guesthouse for our second night. Restaurants in the area are sparse, so either come prepared or know that you’ll need to drive a little bit to get to a restaurant. The views were incredible!
Most wonderful stay ! After one night we already felt like Unnur & Ingi were our best friends: cracking jokes with all the guests, sharing all their knowledge and tips about the area.... and in fact the whole of Iceland. Unnur is a walking Lonely Planet ! while Ingi serves his pancakes :-) :-). They taught us a lot about birds ( nesting in the lawn ), music, history, restaurants and food, the Icelandic language,.....
The rooms were spacious, clean and silent , as were the surroundings.
Thank you so much !!! We will be back.
Hotel Hella was a haven in the midst of a terrible snowstorm when the driving was nearly impossible with a 2 WD car with summer tires. We hadn't planned on staying in Hella, but couldn't get any further and were lucky there was a room available. The staff were so nice and accommodating. The snow was so deep it took 4 people to shovel out a place to park our car. We felt so fortunate to stay in a nice quiet room while the storm raged outside. The staff were exceptionally nice.
This hotel is amazing and the staff was so friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious, and the bed was very comfortable! Could not of asked for a better experience for our first day/night in Iceland. The staff was very helpful with educating us on things to do as well as directions on how to get there. Went above and beyond with all the information! We absolutely loved this place and will definitely be back!!!!
Tindasel Lodge seems like a boutique lodge off-road near Hella. Driving towards it feels like going on a farmstead and entering the Lodge itself feels like steping into a deluxe hotel. The rooms were nice and had a pleasant smell. The staff was friendly and helpful. It had an amazing outdoor spa which was amazing to relax in during the evening hours with a beautiful view of the country side.
The hotel and rooms are beautiful and really cosy. Great food, great drinks and lovely staff. We got to see the Northern lights as they woke us up in the early hours to see them.
We had hired a car and got to see loads of great sights within a couple of hours drive. We would definitely come back and stay here again if we come back to Iceland!
Loved this beautiful guest house. We stayed here one night but wish I had stayed more, as I later realized that the chances of seeing northern lights in Hella are quite high.
- Perfect cozy and comfy room
- Common dining, kitchen and seating area with all the amenities
- Yummiest heart shaped waffles by the amazing host
Simple twin bed and probably what we paid for but thankful to be given private toilet and bathroom. Breakfast simple but good enough. Friendly and helpful staffs at hotel and restaurant too. Had Pizza and soup at the restaurant. Price reasonable. Free car parking outside building.
Very nice and helpful staff. Best breakfast we had within 2 weeks on Iceland. Fresh, delicious, homemade / local products. Way better than in other 4 star hotels on the island. Cuty sauna and hot tub in the garden.
We enjoyed the breakfast buffet so much . Also the peace in the hotel as well as the hot tub and sauna under the stars. The highlight of the stay was seeing the auroras from our bedroom window in the cottage.
Great hotel. The people are really nice, the rooms are great, the view from the hot tub is spectacular and the restaurant was really good. Would recommend this hotel if you are ever near Hella!
The hotel is nice with beautiful view. We enjoyed the attentive service of one of the waiters over dinner in the hotel restaurant and decided to reward him with a big tip.
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